Meaning of the word "bean weevil" in English

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bean weevil

US /biːn ˈwiːvəl/
UK /biːn ˈwiːvəl/
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Noun

1.

a small beetle whose larvae feed on beans and peas, causing damage to crops and stored legumes

Example:
The farmer discovered a large infestation of bean weevils in his stored soybeans.
To prevent bean weevil damage, it's important to properly dry and store legumes.
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